Melinda did not expect some of the students to hand their phones over to Alexander immediately. “Look, Mr. Alexander. There are photos and a recording here. Henry said himself that he would kill North if she didn’t give her late mother’s things to Melinda!”“That’s right! Melinda, your parents have already been sent to the police station, but you’re here seducing men. Don’t you have any shame at all?”Melinda was so frustrated that she cried harder. “Mr. Alexander, this can’t be true. Dad and North are father and daughter. He has always doted on her. I know Mom feels she’s wronged North too. How could she…”Yet, before she could finish speaking, Alexander cut her off.“So, there’s so much going on within the Myers family! And here I thought you would behave yourselves because you knew you were in the wrong. I never expected you would all get even worse!”He continued, “I originally came back to the country because of Estella, but you’ve actually tried to steal the things she left
North did not want to disturb Gerald and was about to go back upstairs. However, she heard him calling her name. “North.”North was stunned for a moment as her gaze landed on a photo album.Her mind buzzed. Her body moved faster than her thoughts, and she rushed forward. “This is… my mother’s photo album?”Hadn’t Linda burned it? Why was it in Gerald’s possession?“Linda didn’t burn it. I had Connor find it from the Myers’ residence.”North frantically flipped through it. In a second, her eyes turned red.These were her mother’s photographs. In them, Estella was gentle and beautiful as she smiled happily at the camera.Right then, North discovered signs of the photos having been restored. So, it seemed that Gerald had been restoring the photos.“Linda nearly destroyed the album. If she had been more skilled, it would not have been in this state.” Gerald lowered his head and said, “I tried many methods, but I could only restore it to this condition.”North blinked. In her hea
Gerald took a look at North and said, “You don’t have to bother with anyone other than Grandma.”North could see the impatience in his eyes. She clicked her tongue. It seemed that this visit would not be so simple. Of course, how could it be when Gerald’s family was such a prominent one?…The villa was located in the east of the city.After the car came to a stop, North saw a magnificent villa and wondered silently who Gerald’s mother could be.Just then, Gerald raised an eyebrow. “You’re so far away. Are you sure we look like a loving couple?”North regarded the distance between them and felt her face freeze. Yet, she found no words to say.They were nearly stuck to each other. How could this be called far?The next second, Gerald continued, “Give me your hand.”Give him her hand? Did he want to hold hands?North gulped and retreated in slight fear. “There’s no need. I’ll make everyone think that we’re very much in love. Holding hands is not…”Ignoring her, Gerald grabbed
Why did both women who liked Gerald call him Gerry? Did they really think that would work?The middle-aged woman chastised Cynthia. “What are you so shy about? Gerald is your family!”Next, she said to Gerald, “Cynthia blushes easily. She’s still young and naive. Once she returns with you, you have to take good care of her. Otherwise, some people would surely plan to pick on her!”Cynthia took a careful glance at North. Then, she bit her lip and hid behind the middle-aged woman.North nearly laughed at this.She had not even said a word after coming inside. Yet, these people had mocked her both openly and subtly many times over. Did they think she was a doormat to be walked over?North folded her arms before herself. “Gerald hasn’t agreed yet. Why are you in such a rush to send Ms. Bracken off to be his ‘assistant’?”Cynthia’s face went white in an instant. Her eyes turned red, and she looked as though she had just been terribly offended.The middle-aged man was pained by this
Eleanor was ready to blow her top.What in the world was going on? Connor and Cynthia would not be the same kind of assistant. Connor would only be able to take care of Gerald professionally, but Cynthia was different. She could take care of Gerald’s private life!North blinked. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Could it be that… being his assistant is only Ms. Bracken’s excuse? Is her true purpose to get close to Gerald? But Gerald and I are married. What’s the meaning of insisting on her going home with Gerald?”“You!” Eleanor tried her best to explain. “Cynthia would be his personal assistant. So, of course, she has to follow Gerald home. How else would she take care of his daily needs?”Cynthia’s eyes were tearful as she said, “Ms. Myers, you don’t have to target me like this. I’m only an assistant. I wouldn’t threaten your position. Please don’t misunderstand.”North scoffed. Ah, yes, a personal assistant would have to follow her employer home. Then, she would tell his wife, “
The kind of personal assistant Cynthia was meant to be had to serve Gerald and warm his bed. It was not necessary for her to know all of these other things!Gerald’s expression was frigid. “Since you don’t know anything, Ms. Bracken, you should study a bit more. North, let’s go.”North was overjoyed.She immediately followed behind Gerald. She found him quite impressive for being able to piss Eleanor and Cynthia off so much with just a few words that they could not even speak.“G-Gerald!”Eleanor was panicking now. She had expended a lot of effort to get Cynthia by his side. If he left now, all of that would have been in vain!She really did not understand. “What’s wrong with Cynthia? She’s pretty and knows how to take care of others. She’s worlds better than that country bumpkin!“Gerald, you’re in charge of the Deep Pool Corporation. People will talk because you married that country bumpkin. Why don’t you let our Cynthia…”Cynthia faked surprise, and her eyes were filled with
“I think you’re right,” North said to Eleanor.She lowered her head in embarrassment. “But Gerald likes a vixen like me, not an innocent flower like Ms. Bracken. What about it?”The whole living room fell into silence as everyone stared at North.Gerald was speechless. He was mistaken. He had thought that North would be unhappy about this.Eleanor’s and Cynthia’s faces were frozen, and their expressions were as black as thunder.North was still speaking. “Why don’t you learn from me from now on, Ms. Bracken? You’re still young, so it’s still not too late.”Eleanor’s face reddened as she roared, “You b*tch! How shameless you are to say Cynthia should learn from you! Our Cynthia is a prominent young lady. Who do you think you are?!”North beamed. “I’m not much, but Gerald doesn’t care for a prominent woman like Ms. Bracken. Instead, he likes me. Maybe I’m simply too charismatic.”Eleanor nearly choked.That was not what she meant!How could North be so shameless?Cynthia put
However, North could tell that Gerald was very happy right now.When she heard the voice, the old woman opened her kind eyes. “Gerald, North, come and sit.”After North sat down, Giselle Bracken smiled. “Gerald, it seems like you’ve finally listened to me. You didn’t marry just anyone but chose someone you truly love.”North nearly lost control and let her expression shift. But she did not say a word.Someone he truly loved? Was her acting that good? She had even tricked Giselle!But Gerald did not pop Giselle’s bubble.Giselle was very happy about this. “I can tell from just one look that you love North very much. This is very good. It’s only with love that a marriage can persist long-term.”Gerald’s expression was at ease as he said, “Yes, I love her very much.”North’s face turned pink. She could not help but let out a cough.It seemed that Gerald could be an award-winning actor. His exceptional acting skills really pulled the wool over Giselle’s eyes.North could admit th